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zevell

zevell

Member Since 26 Nov 2020
Offline Last Active Jan 31 2024 04:24 PM
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In Topic: Settings and Storage

31 December 2023 - 01:49 AM

I'm a pro wedding photographer using a DX camera, and I only shoot in JPG.  The 20Mb images are of excellent quality, and I give them all to the couple on a flash drive.  Saves me hours of work not having to convert & work on 250+ images.  If you take your time and set your camera correctly, you rarely have to manipulate your images, so for me, RAW is an overkill.


In Topic: Video Time Limit HELP!

25 December 2023 - 11:15 PM

Don't waste your time doing video with a DSLR.  For under $50, you can buy a used, brand-name camcorder that has been specifically designed for shooting videos, and your recording time is only limited by the size of your SD card.


In Topic: Move from D5600 to D850 learning curve.

13 September 2023 - 09:51 PM

If you'll never enlarge an image that will require 45mb, and you only use jpeg, and you are wanting a 70-200mm, and you have DX lenses, for what reason are you wanting to move to FX?  As a retired professional wedding photographer, when I moved from film to digital, I seriously considered buying an FX camera, but after much research, I bought a DX, and to this date, there has been nothing that I've wanted that only the FX could do.
 
Question: The D850 is an amazing camera, but have you asked yourself what do you hope to gain by leaving your D5600 for the D850?
 
Reasons to stay with DX
1. Any used body you buy will be MUCH cheaper, lenses also. 
2. You can use your existing lenses.
3  Except for the D500, all DX cameras have built in flash, and for the one time you may need it, it is great to have - even to trigger an external flash.
4. Unless you are requiring very wide, the DX has 50% more length.  eg 200mm on an FX is the same as 300mm on a DX
 
If you wish to upgrade, seriously consider a D7200.  It has the advantage over the D7500 in having 2 SD card slots, and the advantage over the D500 in that it has 2 SD card slots rather than one SD and one XQD, as well as a built-in flash
 
The learning curve from the D5600 to the D7200 is so minimal, you'd think you are using the same camera
 
Don't be fooled by all the hype about mirrorless.  Sure they are the latest technology, but what do they offer, except being lighter, smaller and better video?
Your battery won't last anywhere near as that in a DSLR.
 
Yes, I am biased.  I have owned almost every Nikon DX body, and now have 2 D7200 bodies and it is the best camera I have ever owned, and after using a borrowed mirrorless, there was absolutely no advantage for me.

In Topic: Kit Lens Upgrade

21 June 2023 - 05:36 AM

The D7200 is only partially compatible with the AF-P lenses as you can’t switch the VR off on the DX lenses. 
 

Question - when and why would you want to switch off the VR?


In Topic: New Camera Recommendation

02 February 2023 - 05:13 AM

I much prefer the D7200 (I have 2 of them) over the D7500.  Unlike the D7500, it takes a battery pack and has provision for 2 SD cards.  


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